BranBucket

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[–] BranBucket 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

You're not wrong, a lot of these chuds, especially the tech bros, are obviously deeply insecure and have figured out they can't buy authenticity and coolness with money or power. That's where that brittle and mean bitterness they all have about other people living as they choose comes from. But it goes deeper than just emulating edgelords for kicks and covering up for their self-esteem issues.

Doing it and avoiding any tangible punishment or long term fallout demonstrates what a powerful, untouchable person he is to the boot-licking right wing base. The whole goal is to build an in group of followers that is protected with power and privilege (which ensures their loyalty) and this is a signal to them that he can do just that.

It's also a demonstration of unity in having a common enemy, and being willing to do anything to "win". Wether it's politics or a culture war, being willing to escalate is seen as a marker of strength. It's the only kind of political and social interaction they can understand.

You're right that he's likely not a hard core admirer of Hitler. It's not about a particular political standpoint, it's about having the power to do whatever he wants and making sure people know it.

[–] BranBucket 1 points 1 week ago

It's the memory hole. Except they don't have to burn anything because it's all digital.

[–] BranBucket 2 points 1 week ago

Of course it will. That's why he did it. They want to make the country as hostile as possible for their scapegoats.

[–] BranBucket 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

From the looks of things, about $4 worth of property was seized...

[–] BranBucket 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Granted...

However, the lyrics seem to be sung from the point of view of someone who turned to crime after the system failed them, and the Clash make it sound defiant and powerful despite the outcome.

It's time to settle some grievances with the Law.

EDIT: I mean, just imagine that first guitar riff coming in right after someone kicks Thomas square in the nuts as the opening salvo... beautiful.

[–] BranBucket 18 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I Fought the Law - The Clash.

[–] BranBucket 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That's what we found out.

My wife enjoys her work, finds it rewarding, etc. etc. and has never been really content as a homemaker. My job is alright, but I don't feel any real passion for it, and I don't need a work atmosphere or to be around a lot of people to stay engaged. I'm happy just keeping things organized and running smoothly in my own little corner of the world.

I make just a little less than we need for her to stay home, and she makes peanuts in comparison.

It really hacks me off. She works in education, what she does is far more important to the well-being of society than what I do. If our paychecks were reversed, and they honestly should be reversed, I'd be happy to stay home or work part time but it's just not financially feasible.

[–] BranBucket 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Dude, me too, and I would kill at it.

Sadly, based on skills and the job market where we're at, I can make more working.

[–] BranBucket 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Wallace. Wallace probably doesn't give a fuck anymore, and once you gain his trust, is going to say some hilarious shit as a result.

[–] BranBucket 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The longest standing argument between myself and my family is about the color of my mother's very 1950's bathroom.

They say it's battleship grey.

They're wrong. The tile and most of the fixtures are a dull, dusty light blue. Only the marble around the sink is a true grey color, which is why it looks so obviously out of place. The room gives me fits and no one else can see it.

[–] BranBucket 13 points 2 months ago

I haven't seen Moana 2, but the first one has got a lot of kid appeal, and I found the music to be more appealing and fresh than other big animated productions.

If you've ever had a kid fixated on a show with an absolutely grating soundtrack or character voices, you'll appreciate and encourage any interest they show in something with nice music.

[–] BranBucket 2 points 2 months ago

It's a feature, not a bug. Part of the plan all along. If it weren't for the charges getting dropped, I'd say it's the whole plan.

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